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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.28, 1,162.92 and 751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.28, 1,162.92 and 751.52 is: 1,127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.28 : 1,162.92 = 751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.28/1,162.92 = 751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.28x = 1,162.92 × 751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.28x = 873,957.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,957.64/775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.28

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